The Wife (2017)

Bradshaw finds the film smart, entertaining and supremely watchable. He especially praises Glenn Close’s subtle, controlled performance as Joan.

The critic finds the marriage drama wrenching and says its climactic revelations feel earned. She singles out Glenn Close’s exquisitely realized performance and the lived-in chemistry between Close and Jonathan Pryce.

Norman praises the film as a showcase for Glenn Close, while finding its climax overlong and too predictable. He singles out Close’s precise, expressive performance as the film’s overwhelming strength.

Lazic praises the film as an intelligent drama that respects its disempowered heroine. She singles out Glenn Close’s enigmatic performance and the layered portrayal of Joan’s strength and choices.

Smith finds the film absorbing, praising Glenn Close’s performance as the titular wife. She highlights the marriage’s pressures of fame, neediness and revenge.

The review is positive, finding the film gripping when its lead actors share the screen. It singles out Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce’s performances for praise, while noting that the flashbacks lose energy.

Turan finds the intimate marriage drama compelling despite an uncertain premise and some unconvincing plot reveals. He especially praises Glenn Close’s masterful, restrained performance and the strong acting that sustains the film.

O'Malley finds the film compelling, with Glenn Close's performance as its standout. Her work gives the story of a wife confronting her husband's success and their shared past its emotional force.

Schulman finds the film an effective feminist parable, though its flashbacks are too obvious and its conclusion strains credibility. He particularly praises Glenn Close’s expressive restraint and ability to convey Joan’s ambiguity and will.

Croll finds the drama predictable and sedate, but considers Glenn Close exquisite. He singles out her tour-de-force performance of quiet reactions and subtle facial expressions for praise.

Stables finds the film prosaic but absorbing, with a richly acted portrayal of a marriage strained by resentment and unequal recognition. She especially praises Glenn Close’s complex, restrained performance as Joan.

The review finds the film’s familiar setup and heavy-handed symbolism are elevated by Glenn Close’s performance. It singles out her tightly controlled portrayal of Joan as extraordinary and the film’s greatest strength.

Frosch finds the film ordinary but compelling because Glenn Close’s performance elevates it. He particularly praises her restrained, emotionally layered portrayal, while criticizing the direction as unimaginative.

The review is positive about the film, with Glenn Close’s performance singled out for praise. The accessible page text is unavailable, so further specifics of the critic’s verdict cannot be confirmed.

Barker finds the film solid but overly familiar, and says it never matches Glenn Close’s performance. He singles out Close’s layered portrayal of Joan and her charged scene with Christian Slater for praise.

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The critic describes it as a slow-burning drama that picks up at the Nobel Prize ceremony. The available review text highlights the tension around Joan’s loyalty and the biographer’s pursuit of the story.

Semerene finds the film weak, saying its conventional morality tale and unnecessary subplots dilute its central drama. He praises Glenn Close’s expressive performance, which conveys Joan’s anger and grief more subtly than the screenplay does.

The critic calls the film a superb, thought-provoking character study. They single out Glenn Close’s brilliant performance as its anchor.

The critic finds the film compelling, with an intimate portrait of a marriage and professional partnership. Close and Pryce are singled out for making the couple’s accumulated affection and resentment feel lived-in.

Wilkinson finds the film familiar in places but ultimately rewarding, with its emotional journey mattering more than its destination. She especially praises Glenn Close’s nuanced performance and Runge’s patient camera work.